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Sitting Pretty

"Never was a baby-sitter like this!"

March 10, 1948 1h 23m 7.1/10 (48 votes)

Originally released in 1948. Sitting Pretty is a comedy film. directed by Walter Lang. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Robert Young, Maureen O'Hara, and Clifton Webb

Synopsis

Tacey and Harry King are a suburban couple with three sons and a serious need of a babysitter. Tacey puts an ad in the paper for a live-in babysitter, and the ad is answered by Lynn Belvedere. But when she arrives, she turns out to be a man. And not just any man, but a most eccentric, outrageously forthright genius with seemingly a million careers and experiences behind him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 10, 1948 77 years ago
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Runtime 1h 23m 83 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (48 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sitting Pretty about?

Tacey and Harry King are a suburban couple with three sons and a serious need of a babysitter. Tacey puts an ad in the paper for a live-in babysitter, and the ad is answered by Lynn Belvedere. But ...

Who directed Sitting Pretty?

Sitting Pretty was directed by Walter Lang.

How long is Sitting Pretty?

Sitting Pretty has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).

When was Sitting Pretty released?

Sitting Pretty was released on March 10, 1948 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sitting Pretty?

The main cast of Sitting Pretty includes Robert Young, Maureen O'Hara, Clifton Webb, Richard Haydn, Louise Allbritton.